Comments on: Control Impulse Spending with the 30-Day Rulehttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/
Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:40:24 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1By: SB @ One Cent At A Timehttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-1919682
SB @ One Cent At A TimeSat, 22 Oct 2011 00:38:50 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-1919682This is my post on techniques to control impulse buying. See if it helps, I adopt this technique always and living debt free life
http://onecentatatime.com/control-spending-by-learing-to-manage-emotion/This is my post on techniques to control impulse buying. See if it helps, I adopt this technique always and living debt free life

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ChickenManMon, 14 Jun 2010 12:31:36 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-511461I think material possessions in general are overated as most of the time you don't need them, i think spending on experiences is a lot wiser like travelling since it stays with you forever but items are forgotten about easily :)I think material possessions in general are overated as most of the time you don’t need them, i think spending on experiences is a lot wiser like travelling since it stays with you forever but items are forgotten about easily

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]]>By: Anne Reghhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-490991
Anne ReghFri, 04 Jun 2010 17:14:27 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-490991I think this is a great way to save alot! Even if the item you want is on sale, postpone buying for 30 days, and if you then still want to buy it, you must wait until it is on sale again. You probably won't get the item, and you didn't need it anyway!I think this is a great way to save alot! Even if the item you want is on sale, postpone buying for 30 days, and if you then still want to buy it, you must wait until it is on sale again. You probably won’t get the item, and you didn’t need it anyway!

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]]>By: Chad Garretthttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-490741
Chad GarrettFri, 04 Jun 2010 15:52:03 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-490741This is a great way to just plain save money, too! You can use some of those 30 days to look for cheaper prices online. And if you're already delaying gratification 30 days, then waiting for ground shipping becomes a little easier. I do as many of the others do - I don't write things down. If I forget it, then great.This is a great way to just plain save money, too! You can use some of those 30 days to look for cheaper prices online. And if you’re already delaying gratification 30 days, then waiting for ground shipping becomes a little easier. I do as many of the others do – I don’t write things down. If I forget it, then great.

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]]>By: Ferrethttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-486701
FerretThu, 03 Jun 2010 03:32:56 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-486701Great idea! I fall prey to impulse purchases all the time, maybe I can use something like this to establish a little discipline.Great idea! I fall prey to impulse purchases all the time, maybe I can use something like this to establish a little discipline.

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]]>By: Deborah Mhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-481581
Deborah MTue, 01 Jun 2010 13:22:30 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-481581How about a 30 week rule instead. I think that might help more, as 30 days is but a blink of an eye.How about a 30 week rule instead. I think that might help more, as 30 days is but a blink of an eye.

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]]>By: John Hobbshttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-213340
John HobbsWed, 16 Dec 2009 22:23:35 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-213340For those of you who like this idea, I wrote a little web-app for it. http://thirtydaylist.com/
Put your stuff in there and it will e-mail you in 30 days. It's a nice set-it-and-forget-it solution for me, hope someone else finds it useful too!For those of you who like this idea, I wrote a little web-app for it. http://thirtydaylist.com/

Put your stuff in there and it will e-mail you in 30 days. It’s a nice set-it-and-forget-it solution for me, hope someone else finds it useful too!

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]]>By: Defeating Temptation: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Tempted to Buy ? Get Rich Slowlyhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-171457
Defeating Temptation: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Tempted to Buy ? Get Rich SlowlyMon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:45 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-171457[...] One of the best things I’ve done to reduce my spending is to teach myself to wait. I use the 30-day rule: When I find myself in the Electronics Emporium holding the latest game for the Nintendo Wii, I put [...][...] One of the best things I’ve done to reduce my spending is to teach myself to wait. I use the 30-day rule: When I find myself in the Electronics Emporium holding the latest game for the Nintendo Wii, I put [...]

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]]>By: Jeremyhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-164183
JeremyWed, 21 Jan 2009 16:42:47 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-164183I don't think that this is a very good idea because then the product is always in your face. Why not wait to see if you even remember it in 30 days. If you remember it, then save up to buy it.I don’t think that this is a very good idea because then the product is always in your face. Why not wait to see if you even remember it in 30 days. If you remember it, then save up to buy it.

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]]>By: BTGNow.nethttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-147640
BTGNow.netWed, 10 Sep 2008 16:36:58 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-147640Readers with the urge to splurge might do well to take a gander at this article I wrote, which deals with recognizing and modifying harmful spending behaviour.
http://www.btgnow.net/2008/09/the-i-deserve-mentality-how-to-recognize-and-modify-harmful-spending-behaviour/
I like your idea of a 30 day rule, I myself find that the 24 hour rule works pretty well too, but for varying degrees of spending addiction, more time is going to be needed for the urge to splurge to pass.Readers with the urge to splurge might do well to take a gander at this article I wrote, which deals with recognizing and modifying harmful spending behaviour.

I like your idea of a 30 day rule, I myself find that the 24 hour rule works pretty well too, but for varying degrees of spending addiction, more time is going to be needed for the urge to splurge to pass.

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]]>By: Mrs. Ghttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-146585
Mrs. GTue, 02 Sep 2008 00:24:45 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-146585I tried it. The 30-day rule was even extended to a 60-day rule. What happened after? I bought myself a dress as a prize :) But I do shop a lot less now.I tried it. The 30-day rule was even extended to a 60-day rule. What happened after? I bought myself a dress as a prize But I do shop a lot less now.

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]]>By: Mischahttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-142949
MischaSun, 03 Aug 2008 17:05:12 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-142949What also helps is if you shop with cash and no credit card. Another tip is to not even write the item down. I have been doing this for a while and have noticed that sometimes I forget about what I want. A lot of the spending we do is very emotional -- impulse buying especially. The thirty day rule helps you get past the emotions ("the item is on sale! so cheap! that's a great buy...") and think rationally...("I'll never need that"). By the time thirty days are over, most of the time at least, your emotions have dwindled about the item allowing you to think a little more rationally than when you were looking at the item thirty days ago. Of course, this doesn't work for all things...but when this strategy is used, it saves a ton!What also helps is if you shop with cash and no credit card. Another tip is to not even write the item down. I have been doing this for a while and have noticed that sometimes I forget about what I want. A lot of the spending we do is very emotional — impulse buying especially. The thirty day rule helps you get past the emotions (“the item is on sale! so cheap! that’s a great buy…”) and think rationally…(“I’ll never need that”). By the time thirty days are over, most of the time at least, your emotions have dwindled about the item allowing you to think a little more rationally than when you were looking at the item thirty days ago. Of course, this doesn’t work for all things…but when this strategy is used, it saves a ton!

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]]>By: Nuriahttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-139568
NuriaThu, 10 Jul 2008 11:26:42 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-139568It's a good rule, though I normally rely on my own scrooginess... "Nice dress, what, 40 bucks? Let's wait for the sales, if it's still here and they have my size, I'll try it."
As for the impulse buy in the supermarket, I go there with my bike, so I can only bring back what fits in my basket, which is not too big mind you.It’s a good rule, though I normally rely on my own scrooginess… “Nice dress, what, 40 bucks? Let’s wait for the sales, if it’s still here and they have my size, I’ll try it.”
As for the impulse buy in the supermarket, I go there with my bike, so I can only bring back what fits in my basket, which is not too big mind you.

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]]>By: Managing the Spend Lust: Better Known as I Gots the Urgin for Some Splurgin « The Art of Frugalityhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-138550
Managing the Spend Lust: Better Known as I Gots the Urgin for Some Splurgin « The Art of FrugalityTue, 01 Jul 2008 14:46:19 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-138550[...] Get Rich Slowly’s Advice: 30 Day Rule I love J.D and his Get Rich Slowly philosophy. Not only is the man knowledgeable in the area of [...][...] Get Rich Slowly’s Advice: 30 Day Rule I love J.D and his Get Rich Slowly philosophy. Not only is the man knowledgeable in the area of [...]

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]]>By: Geohttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-137834
GeoWed, 25 Jun 2008 20:40:22 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-137834I do something that is very similar but I don't keep track of the days. What I do is before buying something I don't really need, I do research. I research about the product, reviews, prices, and if there is something better out there. Then during the whole day, I'll fantasize on how I'd use it and stuff. By the end of the day I'll end up saying to myself, I can get it later I don't need it right now. And this process will go on and on unless the urge is gone or I saved enough change on the side to purchase that product. Usually the urge will disappear.I do something that is very similar but I don’t keep track of the days. What I do is before buying something I don’t really need, I do research. I research about the product, reviews, prices, and if there is something better out there. Then during the whole day, I’ll fantasize on how I’d use it and stuff. By the end of the day I’ll end up saying to myself, I can get it later I don’t need it right now. And this process will go on and on unless the urge is gone or I saved enough change on the side to purchase that product. Usually the urge will disappear.

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]]>By: Avoiding Impulse Buyshttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-124924
Avoiding Impulse BuysFri, 28 Mar 2008 14:34:05 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-124924[...] at Get Rich Slowly had a good post some time ago titled, Control Impulse Spending with the 30-Day Rule. To summarize, he wrote that whenever you feel the urge to make an impulse buy, write it down, go [...][...] at Get Rich Slowly had a good post some time ago titled, Control Impulse Spending with the 30-Day Rule. To summarize, he wrote that whenever you feel the urge to make an impulse buy, write it down, go [...]

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]]>By: Heidihttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-122510
HeidiThu, 13 Mar 2008 20:59:01 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-122510Regarding the outgoings.eu thing, in the same sense, you can use flickr. Take a picture of your receipts, tag them with what you bought/where you spent the money and then upload them (you can upload them as private, so only you can see them).
You can go back and look at the words in a tag cloud to see where you shop the most. If you impulse buy and genuine buy from one place, you could easily tag the different receipts as "WalMart Necessary" and "WalMart Unnecessary," as I have currently done in YNAB for food (I tend to impulse buy food items. "I feel like having a cinnamon roll! CHA CHING!" "I feel like having powdered donuts! CHA CHING!" "I feel like having a soda! CHA CHING!" Though, I'm getting better with the soda part. I've learned to buy the 67¢ 2 liter bottle of generic soda over the $1.45 1 liter bottle of Diet Coke. I like generic better anyways).
Alternatively, if you made an impulse buy at the same time as your necessary purchase, you could easily tag the receipt as two separate things. Or you could tag the necessary items with a "n" in front of them (n-Shoes), and the unnecessary ones with a "u" (u-Notebook).Regarding the outgoings.eu thing, in the same sense, you can use flickr. Take a picture of your receipts, tag them with what you bought/where you spent the money and then upload them (you can upload them as private, so only you can see them).

You can go back and look at the words in a tag cloud to see where you shop the most. If you impulse buy and genuine buy from one place, you could easily tag the different receipts as “WalMart Necessary” and “WalMart Unnecessary,” as I have currently done in YNAB for food (I tend to impulse buy food items. “I feel like having a cinnamon roll! CHA CHING!” “I feel like having powdered donuts! CHA CHING!” “I feel like having a soda! CHA CHING!” Though, I’m getting better with the soda part. I’ve learned to buy the 67¢ 2 liter bottle of generic soda over the $1.45 1 liter bottle of Diet Coke. I like generic better anyways).

Alternatively, if you made an impulse buy at the same time as your necessary purchase, you could easily tag the receipt as two separate things. Or you could tag the necessary items with a “n” in front of them (n-Shoes), and the unnecessary ones with a “u” (u-Notebook).

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]]>By: peterhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-115969
peterTue, 05 Feb 2008 12:26:12 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-115969Try using http://outgoings.eu - it's simple, free and you can write down and categorize your spendings from every place as it is in the internet.Try using http://outgoings.eu – it’s simple, free and you can write down and categorize your spendings from every place as it is in the internet.

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]]>By: Daily Links: Taxes, Batteries, and Frivolous Purchases ? Get Rich Slowlyhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-110318
Daily Links: Taxes, Batteries, and Frivolous Purchases ? Get Rich SlowlyThu, 03 Jan 2008 09:00:42 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-110318[...] as this, I’ve begun practicing some of the same techniques. They make a difference. (The 30-day rule [...][...] as this, I’ve begun practicing some of the same techniques. They make a difference. (The 30-day rule [...]

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]]>By: Anita O.http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-106274
Anita O.Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:39:35 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-106274I don't go out that much so I don't spend.I do have to get prerared food sometimes because my stove does not work.I have a microwave.Which helps alot.
I go to garge sales if I can.I fine some things I can use.And items that may not even be in stores.
You could really find anything at Garage-Sales.And sometimes you meet nice people also.I don’t go out that much so I don’t spend.I do have to get prerared food sometimes because my stove does not work.I have a microwave.Which helps alot.
I go to garge sales if I can.I fine some things I can use.And items that may not even be in stores.
You could really find anything at Garage-Sales.And sometimes you meet nice people also.

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]]>By: Ensignhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-96864
EnsignWed, 05 Sep 2007 01:26:40 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-96864But what happens if what you want may be a little expensive?
Lets say I am feeling pretty stupid and had a compelling impulse to buy a $1,000 watch and the next day had another impulse to get something equally expensive?But what happens if what you want may be a little expensive?

Lets say I am feeling pretty stupid and had a compelling impulse to buy a $1,000 watch and the next day had another impulse to get something equally expensive?

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]]>By: Clutter’s Last Stand: The Cost of Buying Things You Do Not Use ? Get Rich Slowlyhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-88414
Clutter’s Last Stand: The Cost of Buying Things You Do Not Use ? Get Rich SlowlyMon, 04 Jun 2007 17:55:49 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-88414[...] I used to buy things on impulse, not because I wanted them. I simply had the urge to spend. Now if I really want something, I generally force myself to wait using the 30-day rule. [...][...] I used to buy things on impulse, not because I wanted them. I simply had the urge to spend. Now if I really want something, I generally force myself to wait using the 30-day rule. [...]

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]]>By: Double Your Emergency Fund Challengehttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-85081
Double Your Emergency Fund ChallengeWed, 02 May 2007 05:53:59 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-85081[...] not buy expensive items on impulse; think it over for at least a day or 30 days. If you’re forced to dip into your savings for an emergency, consider it a loan which must [...][...] not buy expensive items on impulse; think it over for at least a day or 30 days. If you’re forced to dip into your savings for an emergency, consider it a loan which must [...]

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]]>By: Simply Thrifty » 4 Steps on Avoiding Overspending with the 30-day Rulehttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-26332
Simply Thrifty » 4 Steps on Avoiding Overspending with the 30-day RuleFri, 08 Dec 2006 01:07:56 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-26332[...] You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your ownsite. [...][...] You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your ownsite. [...]

]]>By: aussiejohttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-8203
aussiejoTue, 19 Sep 2006 07:22:11 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-8203i use the 30 day rule too - and it has helped me get rich slowly (and get a law degree, an MBA, a house and an investment property as well as a few gadgets)
it is a great tip (i'm currently 'waiting' for an Aga cooker, an alfa romeo and a beach house!)i use the 30 day rule too – and it has helped me get rich slowly (and get a law degree, an MBA, a house and an investment property as well as a few gadgets)

it is a great tip (i’m currently ‘waiting’ for an Aga cooker, an alfa romeo and a beach house!)

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]]>By: mikelitehttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-8155
mikeliteMon, 18 Sep 2006 19:23:05 +0000http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/09/12/control-impulse-spending-with-the-30-day-rule/#comment-8155camera phones are great for this. I usually take pics of books I want and find 'em at the library later on.camera phones are great for this. I usually take pics of books I want and find ‘em at the library later on.